Metro Vancouver Cultural Grants: Regional Projects 2018 Eligibility Criteria Application deadline May 25, 2018 In order to qualify for a grant, the applicant must: promote arts and culture as its primary purpose; provide public arts programs and services on an ongoing basis within Metro Vancouver; be open and accessible to anyone who wishes to become involved; be a standalone and not merely part of an organization whose function or purpose extends beyond an arts and culture mandate; be a nonprofit society, registered under the BC Societies Act for at least 2 years; demonstrate that it is a wellrun organization with a welldefined arts and culture mandate, sound administration and solid business plan; obtain funding from diverse sources. Required Documentation 24981640 2 copies of the Regional Project Grant application Current Board of Directors list name and position only (do not include personal contact information) Most recent Financial Statements signed by the appropriate Board executive *Regional Project Budget please note there is a standard form to be filled out (attached) Table of contents from a business plan or equivalent documentation Support material optional and will not be returned Selection Criteria The selection of projects will be based on the following assessment criteria. The relative weight given to each criterion is indicated in brackets. Merit (60 percent) The merit of the organization, based on past excellence and proven ability to carry out the proposed project The applicant s experience, qualifications and proven ability to carry out projects The quality of programming and artistic goals of the proposed project The goals of the proposed project and its relevance to arts and culture within the region Regional Impact (20 percent) The regional impact of the proposed project Promotion of the applicant s contribution to the regional arts and culture landscape through the proposed project Applicant s current initiatives and past projects related to regional serving programs Administrative (20 percent) Presentation of a realistic budget and timeline Applicant s ability to forecast and propose mitigation measures in response to the potential risks of the proposed project The applicant s financial stability Projecting Report Grant recipients will be required to complete a followup report for Metro Vancouver. Receipt of this report will be a precondition for consideration of the organization s future grant applications.
Metro Vancouver Cultural Grants 2018 Application for Regional Projects Applicant Information Name of the organization (legally registered name) Address Mailing Address if different Telephone Email Website Contact person, and title, regarding information contained in the application Number of staff in your organization Number of volunteers in your organization Annual budget Year Founded BC Societies Act Number
Regional Project Information Please provide the following information. Be brief and use plain language. Write as if you were describing your organization and project to someone who doesn t know anything about you. 1. Describe your organization, its history, mandate and programs. 2. Briefly describe the proposed project, its objectives and the benefits it will have to Metro Vancouver s region, your municipality, artists, and your organization. Why are you undertaking this project? What are the anticipated results? What makes the project unique and innovative? 3. Is this a new project or an expansion of an existing initiative? 4. List the main participants involved in carrying out the proposed project (paid staff, contract employees, volunteers). 5. Describe any partnerships or collaboration involved in creating or producing the proposed project. Please attach letters of support. Planning and Financial Information 6. Please complete the attached Regional Project Budget form. 7. Please attach a planning timetable, promotional material, sponsor package, etc. (If applicable.) 8. How will you evaluate this project? How will you determine whether it has been successful? What measurable outcomes will you use in your evaluation? Required Documentation (Please check the boxes below) 2 copies of the Regional Project Grant Application Current Board of Directors list name and position only (do not include personal contact info) Most recent Financial Statements signed by the appropriate Board executive *Regional Project Budget please note there is a standard form to be filled out (attached) Table of contents from a business plan or equivalent documentation Support material optional and will not be returned
Conditions and Signature Grant recipients must acknowledge the support of Metro Vancouver on all promotional materials related to the funded project. Organizations making significant changes to the information provided in this application must discuss such changes with Metro Vancouver staff prior to the implementation. Grant recipients will be required to complete a followup report for Metro Vancouver. Receipt of this report will be a precondition for consideration of the organization s future grant applications. Information provided in the Regional Project Grant application may be subject to disclosure under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Submitted by: name, title On behalf of: name of organization signature Signature of Chair/President of the Board of Directors: By signing this form, we do solemnly declare that, to the best of our knowledge, the information given in our application is complete and true in every respect. Deadline for submission Mail or deliver two completed copies of the application form by Friday, May 25, 2018, 4pm To: Metro Vancouver, Cultural Grants Program External Relations, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. V5H 0C6 If you have any questions about the application or the eligibility of your project call Judy Robertson at 604432 6205 or email judy.robertson@metrovancouver.org
Regional Project Budget REVENUES Metro Vancouver Grant Other Grants (please specify): Sponsorship Donations Ticket Sales Other (please specify): Cash In Kind* Total TOTAL REVENUES: EXPENSES Artist Fees Production Costs Services Rentals Other Marketing and Promotion Costs Design Printing Other Administration and Overhead Costs (please specify): Other Costs (please specify): TOTAL EXPENSES: *If "in kind", please specify nature of revenue/expense